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So I was reading this article and really like this campaign Duke is doing.

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Prize money in sport by gender

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Louis Theroux Bodybuilding Documentary- Log-in to view!

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This is a great video for explaining the use of multiple theories within sociology

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What do you think about the Columbian Women's cycling jersey design? Is it reproducing negative ideologies and contributing to the opression and objectification of women? Or is it actually gold and attracting far too much media coverage?

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Tory MP Helen Grant has come under fire for suggesting British women should be encouraged to take up 'feminine' sports like cheerleading and ballet

'Get more women into sport through cheerleading – it's feminine', says sports minister Helen Grant - Telegraph

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Mansome: Review (Available on NetFlix)

Mansome is one of the lesser known offerings from Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock. It focusses centrally on the topic of the construction of masculinities and men's gendered identity work in an age where gender boundaries are increasingly becoming blurred.  Although not specifically covering the relationship between sport and masculinity, the film makes reference to a number of aesthetic sports including wrestling, bodybuilding and the questionable sport of brearding. Whilst not one of Spurlock's more critically acclaimed works, Mansome provides an interesting context to the discussions that we have been having about docile bodies, self-discipline, power and opression within post-modern society. Definitely worth a watch! 

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Consider how this links to figurational theory and the notion that sport offers tension-excitement

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This  video presents the fitness trend of Cross-fit as a pathway to empowering embodiment. This is especially relevant for women who are more likely to experience disembodiment and feel "physically handicapped" due to their size. It also addresses the notion that muscle is coded as a masculine attribute.